resounding

re·sound·ing

adjective \-ˈzau̇n-diŋ also -ˈsau̇n-\

: producing a loud, deep sound that lasts for a long time

: leaving no doubt : very definite

Full Definition of RESOUNDING

1

:  producing or characterized by resonant sound :  resonating

2

a :  impressively sonorous

b :  emphatic, unequivocal <a resounding success>

— re·sound·ing·ly adverb

Examples of RESOUNDING

1. The class answered with a resounding no.
2. <the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City>

First Known Use of RESOUNDING

15th century

Related to RESOUNDING

Synonyms

clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, rackety, noisy, uproarious

Antonyms

hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly

Related Words

resonant, sonorous; buzzing, humming, murmuring; blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy; tumultuous, woolly (also wooly); obstreperous, vociferous

Near Antonyms

calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Rhymes with RESOUNDING

astounding, high-sounding, rockhounding, typefounding